The University of Michigan consumer sentiment for the US dropped to 55.4 in September 2025, down from 58 in August and well below market expectations of 58, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the second consecutive monthly decrease, pushing sentiment to its lowest level since May. The current conditions index deteriorated to 61.2 from 61.7 and the expectations gauge fell to 51.8 from 55.9. Meanwhile, year-ahead inflation expectations held steady at 4.8% while the five-year expectations moved up for the second straight month to 3.9% from 3.5%. Source : Trading Economics
Gold (XAU/USD) prices plunged on selling pressure from traders, bringing the bullion price to $3,295 at the time of writing on Monday. The correction came after an ABC television interview with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday, who said that several large transactions were being discussed with Asian countries. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell, paring gains from earlier in the week as signs of easing global trade tensions lifted the dollar, weighing on dollar-denominated commodities.The dollar gained as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that trade talks with China were progressing, with additional signs of progress in negotiations with Japan and South Korea further boosting investor sentiment.China is also reportedly considering removing 125% tariffs on certain U.S. goods, raising hopes of a further de-escalation in the trade war.Until this news was released, Silver Price was at $ 32,771 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices weakened in early Asian trading this morning, gold prices were at US$ 3,276 per troy ounce. The precious metal fell after reaching its highest level last week amid easing trade war tensions.US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Sunday that the Trump administration was having daily conversations with China about tariffs. Rollins noted that there were ongoing talks between the two countries and that trade deals with other countries were "very close."US President Donald Trump's announcement of broad and high tariffs in early April sparked concerns that the US economy would...
Gold prices fell on Friday, erasing gains from the previous session after Beijing announced exemptions for some U.S. goods from 125% tariffs, signaling a thaw in the trade dispute and reducing bullion's appeal as a hedge. At the same time, the dollar index approached the 100 mark, making dollar-priced bullion more expensive for overseas buyers, while U.S. Treasury yields edged higher as Fed officials reiterated their patience with policy. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Friday (4/25) and headed for a weekly decline on signs of a potential de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, including news that China is considering exempting some U.S. goods from tariffs. Spot gold fell 1.5% to $3,299.69 an ounce by 0830 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell 1.1% to $3,310.20. Source: Newsmaker.id
Asia-Pacific markets traded higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.41% after hitting a fresh record high on Thursday, while the Topix added 0.61%. South...
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